Who We Are

Board of Directors

Darshak Mehta OAM (Chairman)

is a businessman, philanthropist and co-founder of The Chappell Foundation. A leading businessman in India before migrating to Australia, he also co-founded the LBW Trust, an educational charity. Darshak advised the Australian men’s cricket team on three Indian tours. Awarded an Order of the Medal of Australia in 2016 for community service, he contributes to the Sydney Morning Herald and Indian Link newspapers.

Peter Alford (Secretary)

is a freelance journalist and consultant. Previously with The Australian newspaper, he was a foreign correspondent in Asia for 16 years and was at other times night editor, business editor and Melbourne bureau chief.

Kate de Brito

a media executive and journalist is executive director of Flash, a news streaming service. Previously she was editor-in-chief at news.com.au and Mamamia. Kate has a Bachelor of Counselling and worked with a Canberra charity to house homeless men with children.

Evangeline Carpio

is a human resources leader with more than 15 years’ experience in complex and evolving global businesses. Vangie joined the Foundation board in 2021. She seeks active roles assisting people in need and believes in making a difference to youth homelessness through TCF.

Arjun Dhir

is project services manager at First Focus IT, a leading technology services provider. Previously he was head of project management for Ethan Group and a senior business analyst at AAPT. He joined TCF’s board in 2018.

Ross Gales

is the founder and director of design and strategy at Sydney based digital consultancy Pollen. He joined the Foundation as a director in August 2024 and brings with him a wealth of experience in connecting with audiences through digital communication and will help bolster our digital fundraising efforts.

Peter Lalor

is chief cricket writer for The Australian newspaper and provides commentary for Channel 7 and SEN. A journalist for more than 30 years, he has authored books on subjects including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Ron Barassi, crime and beer. His parents raised Peter with values of charity, volunteerism and responsibility to the less fortunate.

Ian Poole

Ian Poole

was the founder and principal director of Sydney architectural practise JPR Architects for 28 years and now runs an architectural consultancy as Ian Poole Architect. He joined the Foundation as a director in June 2021.

Dean Kino

Dean Kino

Dean is a principal lawyer at EMT Lawyers. From 2004 to 2014 he was general manager, legal and business affairs with Cricket Australia. During his doctorate of law studies, Dean played first-class matches with Oxford University CC.

Daniel Odman

Daniel Odman

An experienced motor industry executive, Daniel was formerly Sales Director at BMW Group Australia, before taking on his current role as Dealer Principal at Melbourne BMW.
“Daniel brings energy, smarts and a real commitment to assuaging the terrible problem of youth homelessness,” said chairman Darshak Mehta.


Ravi Malhotra

Ravi Malhotra

Ravi, who joined the TCF Board in January 2024, is General Manager, Private Wealth and Partnerships, at Equity Trustees, in Sydney. Ravi’s expertise in wealth management and estate planning will significantly broaden the Foundation’s fund-raising capabilities. He said: “I am proud to be joining, knowing the Foundation has become an impactful channel in raising funds for frontline charities who provide shelter, care, education and a better future to homeless young people.

Ganesh Iyer

Ganesh Iyer

(Treasurer)

Ganesh is a Chartered Accountant and Law graduate with over 25 years of C-level experience at Fortune 100 companies including Oracle and SAP. He began his career in the consumer goods sector with Cadbury’s and PepsiCo before moving to SAP’s APJ regional office in Singapore as CFO for Asia. Most recently, he served as Global Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for SAP’s ecosystem business. Currently, he consults independently.



Ambassadors

Stephanie Brantz

is a sports presenter, commentator and reporter, who has worked with ESPN, SEN 1170, the ABC, Nine and Fox Sports. She is chair of the DFAT Sports Diplomacy Advisory Council and a director of Football NSW.

Alyssa Healy

is an international wicketkeeper and batter. Winner of the 2019 Belinda Clark Award for best Australian international cricketer, she captains the NSW Breakers and plays for Sydney Sixers in the WBBL.

Moises Henriques

is an international cricketer, who also plays for NSW and the Sydney Sixers. An all-rounder, Moises has represented Australia in Tests, One Day Internationals and T20 matches. He is a founder/director of CFH Group.

Tracey Holmes

is a reporter, broadcaster, lecturer and mentor who has worked in Australia, China and the Middle East. Currently host of ABC’s The Ticket, Tracey is a former TCF director who MCs the Foundation’s Annual Dinner.

Johnny Lewis OAM

is a boxing trainer who coached six world champions. Widely regarded as Australia’s greatest trainer, Johnny was in 2016 inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Louise Sauvage OAM

became Australia’s greatest Paralympian as a wheelchair racer, winning 9 gold medals at Paralympics Games and 11 world championships. A member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Louise is national coach for wheelchair track and road at the NSW Institute of Sport.

Lisa Sthalekar

is an international cricket commentator and former champion all-rounder who captained the Australian team and also played for NSW and the Sydney Sixers. As a Foundation director for 4 years, Lisa conceived and organised our Sports Stars Sleepout.

Marnus Labuschagne

is an Australian Test and ODI batsman and handy leg spinner. By late 2022, he had played 28 Tests, scoring 2,539 runs at an average 54 and taken 13 wickets. Marnus plays for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield.

Bronte Campbell

is a champion swimmer, winner of 2 Olympic golds and 6 world championships. She has set 6 world records with Australian freestyle relay teams, alongside sister Cate. Bronte has been president of the Australian Swimmers Association since 2018.

Patrons

Greg Chappell AO, MBE

is co-founder of the Foundation and a cricket champion. He played 87 Tests between 1970 and 1984, scoring 7,110 runs and captained the national team between 1975 and 1983. Greg was twice an Australian cricket selector between 1984 and 2011 and coached the Indian national team 2005-07. A member of the Sport Australia and Australian Cricket halls of fame, he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2021.

Kim Beazley AC

is Governor of Western Australia and previously Ambassador to the USA (2010-2016). Elected to Parliament in 1983, he served as Deputy Prime Minister (1995-96), Minister for Finance (1993-96) and Defence Minister (1984-1990). He was twice Opposition leader between 1996 and 2005 and was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2009.

Dame Quentin Bryce AD, CVO

lawyer, academic and human rights leader, was Governor of Queensland (2005-2008) and Governor-General of Australia (2008-2014). She served as federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner and chaired the National Childcare Accreditation Council and the National Breast Cancer Advisory Council. She was appointed a Dame of the Order of Australia in 2014.

General (Retd) Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, CVO, MC

a distinguished former soldier, was Governor-General of Australia, 2014-2019. Retiring as Chief of the Defence Force in 2005, he was previously Chief of Army and commanded the International Force for East Timor peace-making mission in1999-2000. He was awarded a Military Cross following action in Vietnam. He was made a Knight of the Order of Australia in 2014.

John Howard OM, AC

was Australia’s Prime Minister from 1996-2007, the nation’s second longest-serving leader. He led the Liberal Party to four election wins. Mr Howard was elected to Parliament in 1974 and became Federal Treasurer 1977-83. He was twice Opposition leader between 1985 and 1996. He was appointed Companion of the Order of Australia in 2008.

Dennis Lillee AM, MBE

the outstanding fast bowler of his generation, played 70 Tests for Australia between 1971 and 1984. He took 355 Test wickets, then a world record. Later Dennis coached young fast bowlers and was WA Cricket Association president 2004-15. He became a Member of the Order of Australia in 2010 and is a member of the Cricket Australia, International Cricket Council and Sport Australia halls of fame.

John McMurtrie AM

an original backer of The Chappell Foundation, is a leading businessman and benefactor. Over almost two decades, he led Link Group to become a global enterprise. Previously he was CEO of UBS Australia. John announced his retirement from Link Group in 2020. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2019 for services to philanthropy and the financial sector.

Patrick Rafter

a tennis champion, was Australian of the Year in 2002. He won the US Open singles titles in 1997 and 1998, was ranked world No. 1 in July 1999 and was Wimbledon runner-up in 2000 and 2001. He was Australia’s Davis Cup captain between 2010 and 15. Pat is a member of the International Tennis, Sports Australia and Australian Tennis halls of fame.

Basil Sellers AM

is a businessman, philanthropist and patron of art and sports. He has supported TCF, the McGrath Foundation, the LBW Trust, Cricket NSW, the Sydney Swans AFL club, the Bradman Museum and Bradman Foundation, and ANEW, a Indian women’s empowerment organisation. He founded the prestigious Basil Sellers Art Prize and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2003.

John Singleton AM

is a legend of Australian advertising and also prominent in broadcast media, thoroughbred racing and philanthropy. In 2019 John pledged $1 million to TCF. In 1994 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his support and fundraising activities for charitable, sporting and research bodies. John was awarded an Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

Lisa Wilkinson AM

journalist and TV presenter, from age 21 edited national magazine titles including Dolly, Cleo and Australian Women’s Weekly. Since 2005 she has hosted programs on the Nine and Ten networks. Lisa was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2016 for services to the media and her support of youth and women’s health charities.

John Coates

is a Vice President of the International Olympic Committee and was president of the Australian Olympic Committee for more than 30 years. John was a driving force behind the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the successful Queensland bid for the 2032 Brisbane Games.

James Sutherland

James has been Golf Australia CEO since October 2020. Previously he was for 17 years chief executive of Cricket Australia. James played first-class cricket for Victoria and is a director of the Geelong Cats AFL club.

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